{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Bruno Catarino Returns | Crimson Bay #2","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/34d1f1e4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2874,"description":"Bruno Catarino returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss Crimson Bay Issue #2, the latest installment in his creator-owned martial arts comic series inspired by classic fighting games, action cinema, and crime dramas.\n\nIn this episode, Bruno shares how Crimson Bay has evolved since its debut, the importance of balancing action with character development, building an original comic universe, collaborating with artist Samuel Donato, and the lessons he's learned through crowdfunding on Kickstarter.We also explore the challenges of launching original intellectual property, the opportunities presented by public domain characters, convention pitching, and what the future holds for Crimson Bay and Bruno's growing catalog of creator-owned comics.\nIf you're passionate about indie comics, comic book writing, Kickstarter campaigns, martial arts storytelling, or creator-owned publishing, this episode is packed with practical insights and behind-the-scenes discussion from an experienced independent creator.\nSupport Crimson Bay Issue #2\nKickstarter:\nhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/crimson-bay-1-2-fatalfury-action-cobrakai-character-drama\nFollow Bruno Catarino:\nBluesky:\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/brunocatarino.bsky.social\nConnect with USDN\n🌐 Linktree:\nhttps://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast\n📧 Business Inquiries:  thechairman@usdnpodcast.com\nSupport USDN\n🛒 BCW Supplies Affiliate Linkhttps://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn\nUse Code: USDN\nWe may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links.\nThe USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jK77dc0vRU6rdQe3lGzQeHxWXmC-iqPIYcsRvu3WnRw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMDE0/NzI5MzBlZGRiOGQ2/MzFlNGI2NzJiMzc2/MTczOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}